407 persons deprived of liberty in Surigao Sur benefit from TUPAD
By Nida Grace P. Barcena
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur (PIA) -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Surigao del Sur recently provided emergency employment assistance to 407 persons deprived of liberty (PDL) through the program on Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD).
With a budget of
P1,726,697.50, the program covered the salaries of the PDL for their 10-day
work period, personal protective equipment, and a year of insurance coverage.
The PDL, from various
facilities including the Surigao del Sur District Jail, Cantilan District Jail,
Lianga District Jail, and Bislig City Jail, engaged in community gardening
under the supervision of their respective jail wardens.
The
beneficiaries availed the training facilitated by Technical Education and
Skills Development Authority (TESDA) on massage therapy and food processing for
their reintegration to society.
Rona, a PDL from Cantilan
District Jail, expressed gratitude to the government for offering the TUPAD
program saying, “I am very grateful for the TUPAD program. This is a huge
help for me in my current situation. The salary I received will greatly assist
my family, especially the needs of my child in school.”
DOLE Surigao del Sur
headed by Genebelle B. Bal confirmed that each participant earned P3,850 for
their 10-day work that provided new
skills and support to the beneficiaries’ transition back to
society, reducing the chances of re-offending.
Through TUPAD, DOLE is committed to the rehabilitation and empowerment of the PDL, showing positive impact on their lives, families and the communities. (NGPB, PIA-Surigao del Sur)
